Elanthian Journal/Edition 16
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The Elanthian Journal
Edition #16
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The following articles of interest are contained herein:
1 ........................ DHU GILLYWACK SIGHTED!
2 ........................ DARVA'S FASHION SHOW IS A GO!
3 ........................ ELVES SCORN IDEA OF CULTURAL
PAGEANTS
4 ........................ GNOMES' APPEAL REJECTED BY
WEHNIMER'S LANDING
5 ........................ TA'VAALOR FORTRESS FAIRE
6 ........................ AN ERITHIAN PONDERS THE IDEA OF
PAGEANTS
7 ........................ ARTICLE CORRECTION
8 ........................ SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
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DHU GILLYWACK SIGHTED!
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Dateline: Day 13th of Charlatos, 5104: Wehnimer's Landing
It was the first good night's rest I had planned to get since
the Spitfire had arrived. Just as I had blown out the candle
that had illuminated my room and plopped down in bed, a sharp
knocking came from my door. I had hoped by rolling over I
could drown out the sound and welcome the sweetness of sleep.
I was wrong.
Grumbling all the while, I approached my door and pulled it
open a crack when I was nearly sent tumbling back onto the
floor! Into my house charged a small hooded figure soaked
from the rain. My instincts were to reach for a dagger, but
my robe had none. By second instinct, I threw my hands up
over my face and squealed like a school girl. Nothing
happened.
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I peeked through my quivering arms to see the figure had
removed his cloak and even hung it up on the rack. It came
with great relief to see an old friend standing before me,
hand outstretched to help me up. When I asked why he had
caused such a ruckus and scared me half to death he exclaimed,
"The Gillywack is coming! The Gillywack is coming!"
Well, you see, my old friend, a colleague from Waterford took
it upon himself to deliver his urgent message in person. It
seemed that the gnome airship, the Dhu Gillywack had docked
briefly in the city of Waterford and when he had inquired as
to its schedule this year, he learned it would be approaching
Wehnimer's Landing near the end of Ivastaen.
"That's two months away!" I shouted. His eyes grew wide and
his chin touched his chest. He ran over to a small calendar
hung up on my wall and cursed under his breath. With a polite
bow and a small chuckle, he snatched his cloak from the rack
and scurried back out closing the door behind him.
As I lay back down and fit comfortably into my bed I mentally
crossed off one name on my Thrakmas Gift list. A calendar he
would receive, perhaps even two. I chuckled to myself before
I drifted off into a perfect long-awaited night's rest.
A sharp knocking came from my door.
Grums Strumsbelly - Scholar of Biblia
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DARVA'S FASHION SHOW IS A GO!
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Dateline: Day 21 of Charlatos, 5104: Solhaven
The lovely Darva has announced the dates for her "Bluefinch in
Frost" at last! The opening day will be Volnes, 29 Charlatos
5104, and all merchandise will be on display through the next
Restday, 4 Oleastra 5104.
Despite the recent assault by V'tullian Berserker Zerroth's
army on the port city of Solhaven, Darva still plans to hold
the winter fashion show within its walls. However, should the
cleanup effort's attempts to remove piles of soot and charred
bones amidst blood-stained streets cause any problems for the
show, a back up location has been secured in the less-urbane
town of Wehnimer's Landing to the north.
Those individuals who submitted various pattern designs to
Darva in previous months should attend the fashion show to
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hear which twelve of the designers had their patterns
accepted. The exact schedule for the show and other special
events, including raffles and auctions, will be announced at a
later date.
Karl 'Kestrel' O'Hopper
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ELVES SCORN IDEA OF CULTURAL PAGEANTS
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Dateline: Day 24 of Charlatos, 5104: Ta'Illistim
It seems that the Elves can't stop talking about culture these
days. The news of cultural pageants in Icemule and Kharam-Dzu
are causing reactions that range from derisive twitters to
outright scorn.
According to an elven aristocrat in Ta'Illistim, the mere
mention of the Icemule Halfling and Giantman cultural pageant
or the Dwarven one planned in Kharam-Dzu is enough to start
gales of laughter in his social circle. "Culture? What kind
of culture can a bunch of furry tart-gobbling pranksters
claim? And don't get me started on the Giantmen!"
When asked for her reaction, Jimbla Dabbings, Icemule City
Councilmember, positively beamed with pride. "That news of
our pageant has spread all the way to Ta'Illistim thrills us,"
she said. "So what if we haven't been around for a million
years like the Elves? We're proud of being Halflings and
we're proud of our culture. We welcome Elves, Humans,
Erithians, and even the Dhe'nar to come to our pageant and see
just how exciting Halfling culture can be. And while they're
at it, they should stop by the Silvermule. Best gambling
north of Glatoph!"
Elves in the other great Elven cities were no less scornful.
One of the militia captains in Ta'Vaalor was heard to comment
that the Kharam-Dzu pageant was likely to consist of one
"grimy tent that smells of beer."
When asked for comment, the deputy of Kharam-Dzu was heard to
mutter something about "stupid Elves who wouldn't know a good
ale if it came up and bit them in the..."
Nellida Dashovath
Pert Journalist
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GNOMES' APPEAL REJECTED BY WEHNIMER'S LANDING
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Dateline: Day 24 of Charlatos, 5104: Wehnimer's Landing
In an unsurprising decision, a request by the National
Assembly of Gnomes (NAG) to hold a cultural pageant within the
limits of Wehnimer's Landing was turned down by the Mayor's
office.
"It's an absolute outrage," declared Ipsington Blanderstroke,
president of NAG. "We pay taxes just like everyone else. We
have every right to hold a cultural pageant if we want to!
It's simply anti-Gnome prejudice that caused this decision."
When pressed for the comment, a clerk in the Mayor's office
denied the charge of anti-Gnomism. "Look, we get requests for
things like this all the time. If we let the Gnomes hold a
pageant, what next? Kobold Appreciation Day?"
President Ipsington vowed to continue the search for a host
town. "There're lots of towns that would love our pageant,"
he sniffed. "They'll be sorry."
Nellida Dashovath
Pert Journalist
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TA'VAALOR FORTRESS FAIRE
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Dateline: Day 23 of Charlatos, 5104: Ta'Vaalor
The Second Militia, The Golden Hawks, and The Elanthian
Explorers' Society join together to bring an event celebrating
the heritage of Ta'Vaalor to the inhabitants and visitors of
the Fortress. Festivities will begin on the Day of the
Huntress, the 26th of Charlatos, and continue through Restday,
the 28th of Charlatos. Below is a listing of events. All
times are by the Elven standard.
Day of the Huntress (26th of Charlatos):
7:00 PM - Foraging Scavenger Hunt sponsored by The Elanthian
Explorers' Society
8:00 PM - Story Go Round sponsored by the The Golden Hawks
9:00 PM - Insult Contest sponsored by the The Elanthian
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Explorers' Society
Afterwards, we hope to be graced by some professional
performances highlighting the history of Ta'Vaalor.
Feastday (27th of Charlatos):
4:00 PM - Roshambo Contest sponsored by the The Second Militia
5:00 PM - Capture the Fur sponsored by the The Elanthian
Explorers' Society
6:00 PM - Trollish 101 sponsored by The Second Militia
7:00 PM - Rangering 101 sponsored by The Elanthian Explorers'
Society
8:00 PM - Dance Contest sponsored by all three organizations
Restday (28th of Charlatos):
3:00 PM - The Art of Combat sponsored by The Second Militia
4:30 PM - The People of Your Fortress - a game of recognition
- sponsored by all three organizations
6:00 PM - Storytelling Contest sponsored by The Golden Hawks
8:00 PM - Singing Contest sponsored by all three organizations
There will be prizes for the contests. Entries for the
Storytelling and Singing contests will be accepted before the
competition. To enter, please contact any of the people
listed below. Songs and stories must be about Ta'Vaalor's
history or current events. Only the first ten people to enter
in each contest will compete. Complete rules will be given to
the competitors upon entry. If you have questions about this
event, please contact Kardgar, Bartain, Jacina, Drumpy,
Argaine, or Dresdena.
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AN ERITHIAN PONDERS THE IDEA OF PAGEANTS
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Dateline: Day 23 of Charlatos, 5104: none
As a member of the Erithian race, I find myself intrigued by
the sudden interest in culture among the other races.
What is the purpose of these culture pageants? To celebrate
one own's history, art, and way of life? In all actions, one
is the continuation of the line started by our great, great,
great, great grandparents. In such a way, one celebrates
one's culture and history in every waking moment.
Surely, if anything is worth celebrating, it is the natural
culture of plants and the natural forces of wind, rain, and
the endless miracle of growth? From the descriptions of the
upcoming pageants, these will be riotous revelries, filled
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with loud singing, dancing, and the over-consumption of strong
spirits. A better way to celebrate would be quiet reflection
upon one's place in the universe and contemplation upon the
harmonious relationship between oneself and the natural world.
But, nevertheless, the urge to celebrate one's culture with
song, dance, and performance seems strong among these races.
I will continue to watch the developments with interest.
Indeed, there may be something to be learned here. It might
even be worth the experiment to mount our own, more
comtemplative, pageant. One that would demonstrate the proper
dignity of a truly cultured race.
Ilithelan
Erithian Artisan
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ARTICLE CORRECTION
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Dateline: Day 18 of Charlatos, 5104: Solhaven
The previous edition of the Elanthian Journal, numbered
fifteen, included a mistake printed in the "Defense Rallies In
Solhaven" article.
In the article, the second-in-command of the Ice Mule militia,
the Northern Fury, was incorrectly named. In times that
Valicar is not present to lead the militia, Zosopage stands in
his place. Further inquiries regarding the militia and its
support of Solhaven's defense should be directed toward them.
An apology is extended to the Northern Fury and to Zosopage
for this oversight.
Ali'shara Frey
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SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
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Dateline: Day 12 of Charlatos, 5104
Submissions should be limited to 6 body paragraphs of no more
than 100 words each. Each submission should start with a
title, be followed with a dateline, and should end with the
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author's signature. Please check your submission for proper
spelling and grammar before sending it.
All submissions should involve factual events. We will accept
no silly nursery stories, histories or educational articles
about the weather. If you would like to submit an article
along those lines, please do so to our sister publication, the
Elanthian Times. All submissions should be received by Leyan
in order to be published by Feastday.
CLASSIFIEDS: Classifieds are free and a good way to advertise
your auctions and events or to find something whether it be
love, a lost dog or a servant.
DISCLAIMER: While the staff of the Elanthian Journal make
every effort to ensure that the events presented within are
FACTUAL, there will always be some amount of speculation until
all details of events are revealed with the passage of time.
We will continue to make every effort to report ACTUAL
happenings, however any theories or speculation on the details
of these events may very well prove INACCURATE.
The Elanthian Journal is edited by a very talented staff,
including Tierus, Elvinyouth, Alisaire, Augie, Cappurnicus,
Kondalor, Mythala, Plur, and Turinrond. If you are interested
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